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Emily Taylor
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Biography
Originally from the midwest, Emily moved to Arizona to pursue her higher education. She graduated from Arizona State University in 2003, and in 2007, she earned her Juris Doctorate at the James E. Rogers College of Law, at The University of Arizona.
Emily is a member of The State Bar of Arizona, the Maricopa County Bar Association, and SARRC's Planned Giving Professional Advisory Council. Emily also serves on the AzNAELA Board of Directors, is on the Mental Health & Special Needs Planning Executive Council of the State Bar of AZ, and volunteers with the Maricopa County Bar Association's Probate Lawyers Assistance Project.
Emily was selected for inclusion in the Arizona Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021.
For over fifteen years, Emily has advised individuals, couples, families, and fiduciaries on legal matters related to long term care planning (Medicaid/ ALTCS planning), special needs trusts, guardianship, conservatorship, estate planning and more.
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Licensed in Arizona for 18 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2007
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Emily R. Taylor, Attorney PLLC
1747 East Morten Avenue, Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ, 85020
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Emily Taylor's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Elizabeth | July 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful experience
Emily and her team supported me in my role as trustee of my nephews special needs trust. They responded timely to my questions, Claire’s my role and helped me become his guardian. I am very grateful.
Posted by Bill | June 30, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent Lawyer
Emily it was a pleasure working with you and your staff. Very Professional and very friendly. If we need your help again we would not hesitate to call you. Thanks so much. Fran, Bill, Jackie
Posted by Stephen | April 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Smooths the Road Ahead
Our experience with Emily Taylor involved wills, a special needs trust, financial and medical directives and planning for long term care. This last area is a legal labyrinth full of variables, complexities and for the clients financial worry that goes beyond the ordinary to a kind of terror. Emil...
Posted by Vernon | May 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding Attorney and Caring Indivdual
We hired Emily Taylor to develop our Living Will and Trust. She was a joy to work with during the entire process. As we are new to Arizona, we prefer not to drive into Phoenix from our location and Emily agreed to meet us at a site closer to our home for the initial meeting and for the signing of t...
Posted by Dan | October 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Elder Law Attorney
Emily is an excellent Elder Law Attorney, our family hired her to guide us through the ALTCS process, and found her not only to be supremely competent, but extremely kind and patient answering all our questions and concerns. No follow up phone calls were necessary because she kept us informed as the ...
Emily Taylor's Lawyer Endorsements
"Emily is a knowledgeable and empathetic attorney who serves her clients well with respect to special needs and elder law planning. She is an excellent resource and it's a pleasure to know her!"
"I regularly recommend Emily Taylor to clients for special needs planning and ALTCS long term care planning. She is well-known and well-respected in the legal community. She is thorough, thoughtful, and approachable. Emily is a terrific resource to families navigating elder law, special needs, and estate planning issues."
"I have known Emily for many years. She is very compassionate, sensitive to her clients' needs, and knowledgeable. I don't know other lawyers that work as hard as she does. I fully endorse this lawyer."
"Emily is well versed in elder law including ALTCS."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Emily is genuine, thoughtful, caring and talented. She is able to handle a variety of complex legal matters and produce excellent results for her clients."
"I love referring clients to Emily because I know that she will take fantastic care of them. She is passionate and extremely smart."
"Emily is incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated to her clients. I endorse her in the areas of Elder Law and ALTECS."
"Attorney Taylor's advice is spot on; she takes the time to answer questions in a common sense manner and plainly addresses legal issues. I have known her since law school and find her to be an excellent attorney."
"Emily is an experienced and professional attorney who cares about her clients and the services she provides them. She is thorough and diligent in her representation and committed to ensuring the best for every client."
"Emily is very professional, knowledgeable, and she has a great reputation with attorneys and judges in the legal community. She is courteous and thorough, and it is always a pleasure to work with her."
"Emily Taylor is one of the most diligent, competent people I've ever met. In an area of law that requires attention to detail, she exudes all the necessary qualities to accomplish the matter at hand-- all the while keeping the client informed and comfortable through what could be a very overwhelming process. Attorneys can refer their elder law matters to Emily and feel confident that their clients will be taken care of from beginning to end, and clients can feel that their attorney, Emily, is handling their matter dutifully and with integrity."
"Emily is an incredible attorney. She is organized, thorough, and possesses attention to detail that many attorneys lack. Entrusting your matter to Emily will ensure that it is handled appropriately, timely, and efficiently. I would trust Emily with my own family if ever and issue were to arise."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Certificate of Appreciation, Department of Economic Security
2014
For Love of Justice - Pro Bono Award, Volunteer Lawyers Program of Arizona
2013
Southwest Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Southwest Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - 2014
Of Counsel, The Law Offices of Kelly J. McDonald
2009 - 2013
Associate, Bivens & Associates, PLLC
2007 - 2009
Associate, DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy, P.C.
Associations
2022 - Present
Special Needs Alliance
2017 - Present
Arizona NAELABoard of Directors
2016 - Present
SARRC Professional Advisory CouncilMember
2015 - Present
Academy of Special Needs PlannersMember
2015 - Present
Maricopa County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Maricopa County Bar Association, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust SectionMember
2014 - Present
Arizona Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Mental Health and Elder LawMember
2011 - 2016
Detour Company TheatreBoard Member
Education
2007
University of Arizona
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Arizona State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid
Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid
2015
From Qualifying for Benefits to Estate Recovery
Medicaid Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers